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A Note from the Mayor
August has just begun, and it's already brimming with celebrations, recognitions, and the excitement of a new school year. And there's still more to come with our annual Summer Salute!
This month alone, we've celebrated Emancipation Day, welcomed new officers to our Police Department, and honored several of them for their contributions to public safety. We've also celebrated the completion of the first home, on a once vacant/abandoned lot, with the support of our local Land Bank and the Lincoln Real Estate Development Group, and we've kicked off the process to design a new city logo.
Hopkinsville is buzzing with activity, and I encourage all our citizens to take advantage of everything our city has to offer. We have so much to be proud of, countless opportunities for growth, and amazing citizens like you who bring forth ideas that can help us build an even better Hopkinsville. Thank you for being a part of our community!
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Mayor Knight
James.Knight@h-ky.us
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With gratitude and determination,
Mayor James, R. Knight, Jr.
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Here in Hoptown's New Series-Hoptown Arts and Culture
Hopkinsville’s Here in Hoptown podcast is launching an exciting new series called Hoptown Arts and Culture. Hosted by Margaret Prim, Executive Director of the Pennyroyal Arts Council, the series kicks off with an engaging first episode featuring beloved community voices like Alissa Keller, host of Hoptown Remembers, and our Library Director, Tiffany Luna. Tune in every third Thursday of the month as we explore all that Hopkinsville has to offer in the realm of arts and culture!
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Hopkinsville Fire & EMS at Museum Mondays!
Hopkinsville Fire and EMS participated in Museum Mondays at the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County on July 29th. Students learned about fire safety, prevention, and were able to explore the fire truck!
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Congratulations on your promotion!
Please join us in congratulating FF/AEMT Bobby Hogge on his promotion to Lieutenant.
Lieutenant Hogge has over 6 years of service with HFD and will be assigned to Battalion 3.
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Congratulations on your retirement!
Please join us as we congratulate Lieutenant Spence Sowell on officially retiring from the Hopkinsville Fire Department, effective August 1st. Lieutenant Sowell joined the department in October of 2004, and was promoted to Lieutenant in 2015.
Thank you for your service and dedication to your community, Lieutenant. Best wishes in retirement!
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Code Enforcement is Now on Facebook! | |
Firefighters Isbell and Perez are here to remind you that the first of the month is a great time to test your smoke alarms and ensure they are in working order!
Need help installing or changing batteries?
| On August 8th at 12:24 a.m., two stations were alerted of a possible structure fire after a caller noticed smoke coming from a building on the 300 block of East 7th Street overnight. Firefighters arrived within two minutes of dispatch to find a small fire inside the structure that was quickly extinguished. | Over twenty members, both on and off-duty, are spending the week furthering their knowledge. Training Chief Bangart is instructing National Fire Academy’s STICO course. A strategy and tactics course tailored to initial fire company operations at emergency scenes. | | |
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Please join us in congratulating Engineer Mike Wilson on 25 years of service with the Hopkinsville Fire Department! | | |
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August Employee Highlights
Meet Patsy Bell, the dynamite employee behind the scenes in our Fire/EMS Department! With nine years of dedicated service to the City of Hopkinsville, Patsy is our go-to person for all things administrative and procurement-related. But that's just scratching the surface!
Learn more
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Got a code enforcement concern?
Help us keep our community safe and beautiful! If you notice an issue, please report it by calling 270-985-1234 or visiting www.hoptown.org/codes.
Using these methods ensures your concern reaches the right department for a prompt response. Together, we can make a difference!
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New Video Series
A Day in the Life
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Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a patrol officer, public safety officer, or an animal control officer? This video series will give you a glimpse into the day in the life of our local law enforcement! | | |
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HPD Recognitions
During the August 6th City Council Meeting several recognitions were made at the Hopkinsville Police Department. Jarritt Beasley (top left) was promoted to Sergeant, and Martin Lopez (bottom left) ascended to the rank of Captain.
Additionally, several officers, including Sgt. Beasley, Officer Cassidy Woods, Officer Andrew Patino, Officer Michael Ferrell, and Officer Chris Little, (pictured below) were honored with the Distinguished Group Award.
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Congrats to our retirees!
Hopkinsville Police Department recently held a retirement lunch for Captain Todd DeArmond, Detective Randall Green, Officer Adam Robertson and Records Technician Patti Jayne. Together, these four outstanding individuals have devoted nearly a century of service to both our community and the police department.
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Connecting with our community
Officer Drea went to Teen Talk and shared her personal experiences with the youth of our community.
Read more
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Serving our youngest citizens
Jaidyn was out and about when he couldn't contain his excitement as he saw a police cruiser! Officer Humble, being the friendly hero that he is, took a moment to let Jaidyn explore his amazing cruiser. The fun got even better when Jaidyn shared the news that it's his birthday!! Happy fourth birthday, Jaidyn and thank you Officer Humble for making his birthday, a special one!
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If you missed it, you missed a good game! Both teams played their hardest but this year, HPD came out on top with a close game of 64-52! Thank you to Coach Leslie for inviting us and we wish nothing but the best for your upcoming season
Shout out to Local-Lee Designed for making the team's shirts!
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Congratulations to Josh Durham!
This month we celebrated a remarkable milestone as our Street Superintendent, Josh Durham, marked 20 years of dedicated service with the City of Hopkinsville.
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Reminder
As we maintain our city cemeteries during mowing season, please refrain from placing items at the foot of gravestones. These items can obstruct our maintenance efforts and make it challenging to keep the grounds beautiful and well-kept.
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Farewell, Lauren!
Lauren Montgomery has been working with Parks and recreation as an intern over the summer and has been an amazing addition to our team. Sadly, July 26th was her last day with us as she heads back to school! Thank you, Laruen for all your hard work!
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Hoptown Park Highlights
We have started a new video series call Hoptown Park Highlights where each month we highlight one of our many parks across the city!
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July Trash for Cash
Thank you to our July 2024 Trash for Cash participants! Homeless on the Move to Beautify the Community, Hopkinsville High School Cheerleading, Teen Talk, and Hopkinsville High School FBLA picked up in July. They picked up 76 bags, weighing in at 2,660 pounds, and picked up over 19 miles!
Thank you to Teen Talk for donating your July Trash for Cash money to Hopkinsville Christian County Public Library!
We want to thank all of our Trash for Cash groups for helping to beautify the City, and encourage more groups to participate in the upcoming months!
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Hopkinsville Beautification: Yard of the Month | |
Our first winner for July’s Yard of the Month program is Tim Cato of 2406 Richard Street! Please join us in congratulating him for all of his hard work and dedication in keeping Hopkinsville beautiful. | |
Our second Yard of the Month winner for July is Bette Covington of 228 Fairfax Avenue! Please join us in congratulating her for this stunning landscaping! | |
Agencies/Utilities/Community | |
HES Tree Replacement Program
We offer to our customers a tree replacement program! This program applies only to trees that have grown into and interfere with the primary power lines between utility poles. If a customer allows us to cut down such a tree, we will then plant in its place a flowering ornamental tree. This tree will have a small enough mature height so it won’t interfere with the power lines.
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Progress Update: Hopkinsville Clean Water Plant Construction | |
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We’re thrilled to announce that the construction of the Hopkinsville Clean Water Plant is 90% complete!
This milestone brings us one step closer to enhancing our community’s water infrastructure, ensuring cleaner water for everyone. We anticipate completing the project by late October. A big thank you to all the hardworking teams and partners who have made this progress possible.
Want to see how far we’ve come? Watch our latest progress video below!
Stay tuned for more updates as we near the finish line!
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Learn more about the 100 Mile Challenge in this episode of "Here in Hoptown," we sit down with the dedicated Health Education team from the Christian County Health Department.
For the past decade, they've inspired our community through the annual 100 Mile Challenge, encouraging thousands to embrace a healthier lifestyle. As we mark the final year of this beloved program, the educators reflect on its impact and share their vision for the future. We also delve into the variety of other health programs and services they provide to keep our community thriving. Join us for an insightful conversation about health, wellness, and the journey ahead.
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Hopkinsville Small Business August Feature Friday | |
Would your business liked to be featured on the next episode? | |
What's Happening at the Alhambra? | Take a look at these amazing moments from Campanile's latest production! | Want to see what all Hopkinsville has to offer in the realm of arts and culture? | The Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library book sale kicks off August 15! Bring a bag and fill it with books and DVDs for just $5! The book sale will go from August 15th-17th. | |  |
Tickets are officially on sale for "Metamorphosis: Hopkinsville in the 1910s," a gala to benefit the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County, on Saturday, September 21. | Leadership Hopkinsville-Christian County has just announced their new class, and we are thrilled to share that among the participants are 3 of Hopkinsville's finest! | | | |
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Hummingbird Festival
Jeffers Bend Environmental Center will host the second Annual Hummingbird Festival from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at the facility on Metcalfe Lane here in Hopkinsville.
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Have you heard? The Museum has a podcast!
"Voices of Hoptown: In Their Own Words" features a series of episodes created from oral history interviews in the museum's collection.
Partnering with Salt. Light. Love, we are making our oral history interviews available in shorter, more manageable episodes. The interviews remain largely unedited and provide valuable insights into the diversity of experiences that form the collective history of our community.
We're always looking to expand our collection. If you are interested in recording your story, let us know!
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In August 1971, a train traveling on the L&N line derailed just south of the overhead bridge near the Christian-Todd county line. The derailment was caused by an explosion of aerosol paint cans being transported in one of the rail cars. | | | | |
